Laurie Watson, MA, LMFT, LPC

Depression and anxiety are common mood instability problems rooted in childhood issues. If we feel secure and our feelings are taken into account by our parents, we grow up having a ballast that rights our boat when we encounter the storms of life. But many children were ignored by busy parents or parents filled with their own strife and did not receive the love that was necessary to feel that "tomorrow will be a brighter day." Because of these problems, our moods fluctuate and now our adulthood is diminished.
Therapy can help you develop a new center that is not forever dependent on medications regardless of your genetic disposition. You can feel secure in the world and relationships!

Sean Slevin, LPC, LMFT, NCC

Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, National Certified Counselor

Depression can vary from a vague sense of unhappiness and disquiet to crippling experiences of hopelessness that feel as though they will swallow you completely. Regardless of how your depression is manifesting, you cannot work through it alone. I would be honored to help you grow and heal such that you experience hope, joy and peace again (or perhaps for the first time). You do not have to be stuck in the darkness of depression--our brains are built with the ability to heal, and I would love to help you experience that.

Terry Chapman, MSW, LICSW

Independent Clinical Social Worker

Feeling depressed from time to time is part of the human experience. However, medical depression which is chronic and/or acute can be debilitating and painful. Depression is a complex issue with no one clear contributing factor. As a therapist, I work with individuals to determine what factors contribute to each individual’s feelings of depression. I then help clients identify existing strengths and skills they can use to increase a sense of well-being. In addition, I teach new skills to further empower individuals in managing their mood.

Linda Shreve, LPC

Psychotherapist, MS, LPC, NCC

Depression affects many individuals, and often, individuals are not aware that depression is causing them to feel bad and they may struggle to understand what is happening to cause them to feel sad, to not want to get out of bed, to lose interests in things they once enjoyed, or to withdraw from family and friends and the people they love the most. For some, thoughts of harming themselves or even ending their life seems like the only solutions to the misery and agony they experience. I will help individuals learn to recognize and understand symptoms of depression and how to better manage their mood by learning to identify stressors and triggers and then learning to apply Cognitive and Dialectical Behavioral strategies to help alleviate depression. In...(view profile to read more)

Virginia Center for Family Relations, LPC & LMFT

Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Depression is another natural , common emotion for all of us. It it what we tell ourselves and how we process it that allows for it to get to an unhealthy level. Our therapist takes a cognitive approach to help individuals deal with their depression. We also takes a "here and now approach", helping one move beyond the past and learn not to worry about the future or "what if's". The use of the behavioral approaches, such as staying active, exercising, eating healthy play a significant role in battling depression.

Rebecca Norris, Psychologists, LCPCs, LCSWs and MD

Appalachian Behavioral Health Center (301)724-7277

The patient will learn to seek out and recognize the positive aspects of living. Everyone should have the privilege of waking up and looking forward to their day!! We teach effective ways to deal with and beat Depression. Our trained therapists will help the client identify the root cause of their depression. Sometimes clients don't know HOW or do not give themselves permission to be happy! Our goal is to dig to the root of the patient's depression and work as a team to be free in one's own mind and body!!